“Iran walks back all prior concessions in nuclear talks, US official says,” Guardian, December 4, 2021.
And Russia agreed this was too much. “Iran offers radical revision of draft document on nuclear program, says Russian envoy,” TASS, December 4, 2021.
“Iran’s Massive Sewer Project Hit By Unexpected Hurdle — Manhole Thieves,” RFE/RL, Radio Farda, December 03, 2021.
“Iranian teachers’ nationwide protests, women actively present,” NCRI Women’s Committee, December 3, 2021.
“[T]here are no Iranian embassies in Bhutan, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Maldives, Macao, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal and Singapore, …” See “Iran’s New Asia-Focused Foreign Policy Is a Fantasy,” Kourosh Ziabari, Foreign Policy, December 3, 2021.
So rare, and do not expect this ruling to multiply. “Iran’s House Churches Are Not Illegal, Says Supreme Court Justice,” Jason Casper, Christianity Today, December 3, 2021.
What a contrast. Take it or leave it, versus non-substantive. As details of the talks emerge, I think we can trust the Western negotiators’ version. See “Iran chief negotiator says nuclear proposals ‘cannot be rejected’,” Al Jazeera, December 3, 2021. And see “Western negotiators tell Iran new nuclear proposals are “not serious,”” Barak Ravid, Axios, December 3, 2021.
“Iran’s Quds Commander Threatens To ‘Break America’s Teeth’,” The Iran International, December 2, 2021.
“Nepotism In Iran’s Political System,” Hossein Beizayi, op-ed, Eurasia Review, December 2, 2021.
“U.S. senators seek sanctions on Iran over alleged plot to kidnap journalist,” WHBL, December 2, 2021.
Finally. “Negotiations between world powers and Iran to restore the 2015 nuclear deal resumed in Vienna for the first time in over five months.” See “Iran starts enriching with advanced centrifuges while stalling in Vienna talks,” Lahav Harkov, Jerusalem Post, December 1, 2021.
“Despite Nuclear Talks, Iran Is Still Far from Moderation,” Newsweek, November 30, 2021.
“Tehran is capable of producing 90% enriched uranium within weeks, Israeli defense figures quoted saying; in 2nd report, officials say Biden needs to assemble anti-Iran coalition.” See “Iran gearing up to enrich uranium to weapons-grade soon, Israel reportedly warns US,” Times of Israel, November 29, 2021.
Its more than hints, see the article. “A former head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) hinted that Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh had worked on a nuclear weapons program, despite a fatwa (Islamic legal ruling) issued against nuclear weapons by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei [and despite repeated earlier denials by Iran], in an interview with Iran’s IRNA news agency on Saturday.” See “Former Iranian nuclear head hints Fakhrizadeh worked on nuclear weapons,” Tzvi Joffre, Jerusalem Post, November 28, 2021.
Another threat—they mean it. “We will not back off from annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter.” See “Iranian Brig.-Gen. urges destruction of Israel prior to nuke talks,” Benjamin Weinthal, Jerusalem Post, November, 28, 2021.
Shootings of protesters, internet shut off in Isfahan. “Iranian regime kills protestors in central city of Isfahan,” Benjamin Weinthal, Reuters, Jerusalem Post, November 27, 2021.
Genie is out of the bottle. “Iran has progressed significantly since suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency nine months ago. However, according to a senior Israeli official, Iran is still lacking the ability to mount the bomb onto a ballistic missile, something which will take them at least another two years to achieve.” See “Iran one month away from achieving nuclear weapon – report,” Jerusalem Post, November 26, 2021.
“The spread of Iran’s malign activities,” JNS, November 25, 2021.
“Iranian Security Forces Set Protesters’ Tents On Fire In ‘Clean-Up’ Operation In Isfahan,” RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, November 25, 2021.
